Armat armata: experts rated the Active Protection Complex of the Russian T-14 tank

The Russian designers were based on the Radar Aphganite SAZ with an active phased antenna lattice-Afar, which are used on Su-57 fighters. The Russian main combat tank T-14 "Armat" received a significant update. The car was equipped with the latest active protection system (SAZ) "Afghanite"-this modernization was replaced by the obtained system "Drozd-2" and is an important step forward in the field of armored vehicles. Army Recognition Operators told about the capabilities of SAZ on July 10.

The basis of "Afghanite" is a radio-optical radar with an active phased antenna lattice (AFFA), similar to those used on Su-57 fighters. It implements the technology of low -temperature jointly burned ceramics (LTCC), which allows to achieve high mechanical strength at relatively low cost. LTCC allows you to create radars from Afar, which do not change their linear dimensions in case of sharp and significant temperature drops.

This prevents the signal distortion, providing stable and accurate radars. The Afghanite system uses fragmental-figures to neutralize incoming threats, which is a noticeable difference from traditional missile systems. These grenades require less storage space and can start at a higher speed, which increases the speed of the tank's reaction to air threats and PTU systems.

The system includes four sets of 12 trigger pipes located on the back walls of the tower, which produce grenades He-Frag, creating large areas of the explosion. This minimizes the need for accurate aiming, making the system very effective in dynamic combat conditions, according to observers.

Unlike its predecessor, the Afghanite system includes not only radar, but also electro-optical sensors, which significantly increases the accuracy of detection and allows to intercept high-speed shells, such as armor-piercing shells, which can develop speeds of up to 1700 meters per second.

Large sensors mounted at an angle to the front of the tower provide 180 ° coverage, and four smaller sensors provide 360 ​​° coverage around the tower, which makes it possible to protect itself as effectively as possible from all directions. In addition, the T-14 is equipped with a complex of protection of the upper hemisphere from the "steel research", which covers managed ammunition with smaller charges and vertical starting system (VLS) at the top of the tower.

In this way, the radar of the Afar and the anti -aircraft gun make it possible to destroy the approaching missiles and the slowly flying shells. "This system is part of a broader trend in military technologies where countries are increasingly investing in active protection systems to increase the survival of their armored vehicles. Similar systems have been developed worldwide, for example, Trophy ASPs used by Israeli and American troops," - summed up Viewers.